A Timely Word to the Wise UTTONS and Fashion Trims
Fashion notes describe trimming trends with clusters of buttons and winged hats matching belts and gowns. Describes outfits with satin girdles, lace collars, soutache embroidery, and parasol gowns, highlighting color pairings like chestnut with brown charmeuse and black white contrasts.
Proper Luggage For Travel Grabs Attention In This Issue
A vintage catalog style page details travel gear including a 22 inch black enamel duck suitcase with a crash lining and brass locks priced at 875 dollars, a 45 by 44 inch steamer trunk with hat drawers and a pullout steel rod for dresses priced at 25 dollars, and a compact 20 inch crepe seal travelling case with purple moire lining and eleven ivory pieces. Also listed are folding music rolls, morocco vanity cases, and several linen and dress designs with prices around 15.50 dollars.
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Cretenne
Morocco
Scalloped Petticoat Embroidery and Construction Guide
A detailed guide on making a 39 inch long four gore petticoat with Iris embroidery. Describes gore measurements, scallop width, lace requirements, and step by step construction from placing lace to satin stitching and finishing touches. Includes fabric type nainsook, scallop sizing, and thread guidance.
Blouse Craft From Handkerchiefs And Linen Borders
Practical fashion note suggests combining small 25 cent linen handkerchiefs with colored borders to create stylish blouses. With minimal trimming, the sheer blouses feature hand tucks. if trimming is used it should be dainty and restrained. Uses include a white linen handkerchief for collar and cuffs.
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Soutache
Raglan
Batiste
Mercer
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